Psalms 27

KING JAMES BIBLE	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?	1 Of David The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.	2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, These my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.	3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; Though war be waged against me, even then do I trust.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.	4 One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the LORD'S house all the days of my life, To gaze on the LORD'S beauty, to visit his temple.
5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.	5 For God will hide me in his shelter in time of trouble, Will conceal me in the cover of his tent; and set me high upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.	6 Even now my head is held high above my enemies on every side! I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and chant praise to the LORD.
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.	7 I Hear my voice, LORD, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.
8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.	8 "Come," says my heart, "seek God's face"; your face, LORD, do I seek!
9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.	9 Do not hide your face from me; do not repel your servant in anger. You are my help; do not cast me off; do not forsake me, God my savior!
10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.	10 Even if my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will take me in.
11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.	11 LORD, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.	12 Do not abandon me to the will of my foes; malicious and lying witnesses have risen against me.
13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.	13 But I believe I shall enjoy the LORD'S goodness in the land of the living.
14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.	14 Wait for the LORD, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!